Sympl All Terrain Tote 15L vs Tom Bihn Nomad 11
The Sympl All Terrain Tote 15L is 15L and 0.6kg1.3lb; the Tom Bihn Nomad 11 is 11L and 0.6kg1.3lb. They weigh the same. The Sympl All Terrain Tote 15L costs $61 less. The Sympl All Terrain Tote 15L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Nomad 11 fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Sympl All Terrain Tote 15L | Tom Bihn Nomad 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139Best | $200 |
| Volume | 15L | 11L |
| Weight | 0.6kg1.3lb | 0.6kg1.3lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 27.9×40.6×10.2cm11×16×4in | 25.5×35.5×11.5cm10×14×4.5in |
| Laptop | 15"Best | 13" |
| Opening | n/a | Full zip main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Insert sold separately | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 840D CORDURA Ballistic nylon, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware | bluesign certified 630d High-Tenacity 2x2 ballistic nylon exterior, 200d Halcyon nylon ripstop lining, YKK water-repellent zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Sympl All Terrain Tote 15L | Tom Bihn Nomad 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.